Colville, WA vs Long Beach, WA

Colville is moderately more affordable than Long Beach, with a 8.3% lower cost of living index. Colville scores 82 compared to 90 for Long Beach, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Long Beach can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Colville is $878/month compared to $829/month in Long Beach — a 6% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Long Beach has cheaper rent, Colville actually has lower median home values ($247,800 vs $329,900).

Median household income in Colville is $49,375 compared to $51,125 in Long Beach (-3.4%). Long Beach does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Colville spend roughly 21.3% of their income on rent, more than the 19.5% in Long Beach.

Climate-wise, Long Beach is notably warmer with an average of 51.4°F compared to 45.6°F in Colville. Long Beach receives more rainfall at 70.3" per year compared to 22.5" in Colville.